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Danny Crossman – December 8, 2022 Download PDF version

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Special Teams Coordinator Danny Crossman

(What do you think is the strength of the Chargers special teams?) – “I think they got a really good physical group. And they play really, really hard. So in every single phase, they got some matchup guys that are tough. They play at a super high level. And then (DeAndre) Carter’s really having a really nice year both offensively and in the kicking game as a returner and as a wide receiver. He’s become a real weapon for them.”

(What makes WR DeAndre Carter dangerous?) – “Well, he’s got great speed. He’s fearless. He plays with the edge that you need as a return player. But I think the biggest thing, just from a physical standpoint, he’s got outstanding speed.”

(What are some of the things you’re finding in your coverage?) – “I think the biggest thing for us is number one, we got to tackle better. The same thing we talked about a little bit last week. We’re missing too many tackles. Guys are doing, as we refer to it, the hard stuff. They’re getting down the field and getting into position but now we got to finish the play and make those tackles. We’ve missed too many tackles the last two weeks. But I think with this week, we’ve got to do a great job with protection first because these guys do a nice job of rushing. And then we got to transition out to coverage and our gunners got to do a good job when they’re in singles.”

(How is WR Cedrick Wilson Sr. in returning punts?) – “It’s exciting. He’s had such limited opportunities before he got here and he’s worked his butt off. I feel very comfortable with Ced back there. He’s going to make good decisions. He’s physical. He is going to run the ball hard. So I’m really happy with how he’s progressed as a returner.”

(On K Jason Sanders.) – “Two years ago, it was every week because he never missed. That’s just the nature of the beast. As I’ve said all along, I feel very, very confident in Jason. I don’t have a worry in the world. It’s good to see him have the results in the game that we see day in and day out on the practice field and in situations. So it’s good to see that show up and show up on Sunday. And hopefully Saturdays too going forward.”

(We’ve seen the consistency that we’ve known from him ever since the bye week. Was there anything that you noticed differently in K Jason Sanders? A change in routine?) – “No. And I think that’s the key. He stayed true to what he’s done for the four years that I’ve been with him and he’s had a lot of success. And you guys and gals that are involved in any kind of sport, you know if the smallest little thing doesn’t go the way you want – it’s why the greatest golfers in the world are going to hit the ball in the water. Sometimes you’re a little bit off and negative things happen. But he stayed tried and true to what he believes in and again, it’s just good to see the results.”

(On P Thomas Morstead) – “He’s a different guy. I mean, in terms of taking care of himself and the things he does in terms of stretching and being loose and running, it really is amazing for a guy that’s been in the league as long as he has. But at the same time when you talk to Thomas, he’ll tell you that’s the reason he’s been able to stay in the league as long as he has. He’s just been great with the guys. A true pro and happy we have him.”

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